Bolivia - Finca San Juan Espresso roast

Region: San Juan
Farm (Farmer): Victor Kalla
Altitude: 1470 m a.s.l.
Variety: Red Catuai
Processing: Natural
Acidity: low
Flavor profile: orange, apple, cocoa
Recommended preparation: espresso/filter

ORIGIN

Coffee from the Finca San Juan farm, owned by farmer Victor Kalla, comes from the San Juan region of Bolivia near the city of Caranavi in ​​the province of La Paz. Victor Kalla was born in the province of Camacho and moved to Caranavi when he was one year old. His parents came there to grow coffee. From childhood, he learned to grow coffee from his parents. Today, he still works on his land, renovating coffee plantations. Since 2017, he has been cultivating organic and fair trade coffee. His "coffee vision" is to grow at least 5 or 6 hectares with the best possible quality and maintain a stable operation as a small organic producer.

VARIETY

Red Catuai A coffee variety that is considered a hybrid variety obtained by crossing Mundo Novo and Caturra varieties. It is known for its high resistance to diseases and pests. Red Catuai has a distinctive red color of ripe cherries and offers a sweet profile with notes of fruit and chocolate. It is widely cultivated in Central and South America due to its quality and good yields.

CULTIVATION

Victor grows the Red Catuai and Typica varieties in the shade of the endemic Sikilis and Mingas trees, which have been certified organic since 2017. He still aims to improve the quality of the coffee produced while increasing production to 10 hectares by planting new varieties.

PROCESSING

The coffee is harvested manually from June to September and the beans are processed in a natural way and dried on patio dryers. Coffee from this farm has a distinctive sensory profile with notes of peaches, cherries, strawberries and chocolates